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George E. Vavra Jr.


He attended Dunbar Township High School

He is the son of George and Mary Vavra


Seaman 1st Class

George entered the US Navy on July 20, 1945

He was stationed at Great Lakes then Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Texas.


Awards include American-Pacific Ribbon and WWII Victory Medal

George was discharged August 16, 1946



USS Texas

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